Hello, NorCal alums! We have additional details about upcoming events that we’d like to share before our summer newsletter — we hope to see you soon.
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Upcoming event highlights: Join us in SF Chinatown for a pop-up lunch at noon on Apr 26, 2025 (this weekend!), at Oyster Point Marina/Park in South City for a scenic bayside walk on May 3, 2025 at 10 am, or over Zoom for book club the evening of May 28, 2025.
Register for in-person events here or scroll down for more information!
Upcoming Events
SF Chinatown Pop-up Lunch
🥢 Craving authentic Chinese food? Join your fellow alums for a pop-up lunch in San Francisco’s Chinatown! We’ll be meeting at Capital Restaurant, which offers Cantonese dishes that are perfect for sharing with friends. Known for its signature salt and pepper fried chicken wings, this spot also impresses with dishes like beef chow fun and tofu specialties. The cozy yet bustling atmosphere, along with friendly staff, adds to the experience. Its overall value and quality makes it a perfect place for a group gathering.
⚠️ Please note that due to the restaurant’s size, this event is for alums only and limited to 10 spaces. Food will be shared family style. We will be able to order a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, but the restaurant cannot accommodate gluten-free requests or other dietary restrictions.
💌 Register here: mhcnorcalclub.org/sflunch25
When: Apr 26, 2025 12:00 PM PDT
Where: Capital Restaurant (RSVP required)
Contact: May Chen ’21
Oyster Point Marina Walk
Come join us for a Saturday morning stroll on the bay on May 3, 2025 at 10 am! Please sign up so we can get a headcount of expected attendees. Note that this is a flat path and we can decide how long and far we want to go based on the group. We can consider lunch after for those interested.
This walk is open to all Seven Sisters / Siblings alums, as well as their adult guests.
📍 Use this address for main location and parking lot: Oyster Point Marina Park, 1 Harbor Master Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080
👥 Meet in front of the South San Francisco Ferry Terminal. Throw on your MHC or other 7S apparel so you’ll be easier to spot!
🅿️ There is plenty of parking in the lot.
⚠️ Bring water. There are bathrooms at the start.
ℹ️ More information: Oyster Point Marina/Park – San Mateo County Harbor District
💌 Register here: mhcnorcalclub.org/oyster25
When: May 3, 2025 10:00 AM PDT
Where: Oyster Point Marina/Park (RSVP for address)
Contact: Leah Hellerstein ’08
MHC NorCal Book Club
Join your fellow alums in reading, discussing, and learning about books by authors of color! We meet over Zoom on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM PT, and all alums from the NorCal and Peninsula Clubs are welcome. Visit mhcnorcalclub.org/bookclub to learn more, see the full list of book club picks, and register.
Our May pick is James: A Novel by Percival Everett, and our June pick is Swift River by Essie Chambers!
When: May 28, 2025, Jun 25, 2025, Jul 23, 2025
Where: Zoom (Register for link)
Contact: Hannah Fairbanks ’03
Are you interested in hosting/co-hosting an event? Check out our website for more information about organizing an ad hoc or onetime event, which can range from a casual get-together to a more coordinated outing. The Club is able to support event leads with logistics, so no prior event planning experience is required! We’ve also helped alums promote their NorCal-based art exhibits, book signings, and more, so check our website for more details.
Save the Date
MHC @ Berkeley Playhouse + Potluck
See The Sound of Music at Berkeley Playhouse with your fellow alums! A potluck gathering will occur prior to the show at the home of Sabina S. ’03.
When: Jun 7, 2025
Where: Berkeley Playhouse (RSVP coming soon)
Contact: Katie Wynen ’05
MHC NorCal Club Annual Meeting
A gathering of alums and students where we recap the past year in NorCal events, membership, and finances; hold board elections; and connect with each other. Recent annual meetings have featured alum career panels and MHC-themed trivia!
When: Jun 14, 2025 2:00 PM PDT
Where: San Francisco (RSVP coming soon)
Contact: Mount Holyoke Club of Northern California
You made it to the end! Thanks for reading, we hope to see you at an upcoming event 💞
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